CVE-2021-47112 | Linux Kernel up to 5.4.124/5.10.42/5.12.9 kvm kvm_cpu_down_prepare Privilege Escalation

CVE-2021-47112 | Linux Kernel up to 5.4.124/5.10.42/5.12.9 kvm kvm_cpu_down_prepare Privilege Escalation

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Linux Kernel up to 5.4.124/5.10.42/5.12.9. Affected is the function kvm_cpu_down_prepare of the component kvm. The manipulation leads to Privilege Escalation. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2021-47112. The attack needs to be initiated within the local network. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.